Textile pests are one of the costliest and most underestimated problems for pest professionals.
From historic carpets to retail stock, from wardrobe storage to museum collections, the damage caused by species eating natural fibres continues to rise.
In this webinar, running on Wednesday, September 2, BPCA technical manager Niall Gallagher will guide you through the species you will most likely be called to treat, covering identification, lifecycle, inspection, proofing, treatment, and damage limitation.
You’ll leave with:
- Clear ways to recognise key species such as the common clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella), the case-bearing clothes moth (Tinea pellionella) and the varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci / “woolly bear” larva);
- Insight into how larvae feed on keratin-rich fibres like wool, silk, fur and feathers, why they thrive in undisturbed areas and what damage looks like;
- Best practice inspection protocols: spotting signs (eg holes, larvae, discarded skins), understanding hidden harbourage sites (lofts, wardrobes, storage boxes) and using monitoring traps; and
- Treatment and prevention strategies specific to textile pests: including hygiene, proofing, targeted treatments safe for fabrics, and long-term monitoring of at-risk storage/heritage/retail assets.
Where: Online via Zoom
When: 12.30 pm on Wednesday, September 2
Who: Member-only event
Tickets: Free (limited spaces)
CPD points
BPCA Registered: One point
BASIS PROMPT: One point
To book your place on the webinar, click here.
